In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Take Action: Extend the Charitable Deduction to All Americans Tax Reform Update: Competing legislative priorities complicate tax reform prospects State Reliance on Federal Funds New York Revitalization Act Amendments Go into Effect Extend the Charitable…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Health care legislation passed the House — so what now for tax reform? Private foundation excise tax simplification bill introduced in House House Set to Hold Hearings on Tax Reform and IRS Reform FBI Director, Census Director Are Out…

We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot next week due to our Annual Conference, but will resume sending on May 4. We look forward to seeing those of you who will be joining us in Dallas! In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Debate continues as charitable issues receive…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: What’s next for tax reform now following the ACA mishap? Congress aims to avoid government shutdown Administration weighs in as Congress gears up for a spending bill In the States: Property Tax Fights Continue in the Courts and…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Meet our team! Tax Reform Update: ACA repeal faces obstacle following the release of a CBO report East coast snow storm prompts a bipartisan road trip from Texas to D.C. The President’s budget is released President Trump issues new executive order In the…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Council and other foundation leaders meet with Members of Congress Tax Reform Update: Bill to repeal ACA is introduced, tax reform to follow The Council files amicus briefs in recent legal cases In the States: California Speaker establishes select committee…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: Mnuchin confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Bishop named to Ways & Means, Trump Administration working on a tax overhaul plan, Congress aims to keep the train on track IRS seeks to understand how the regulatory ban will impact its work…

In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot… Tax Reform Update: POTUS Meets with Congressional Leaders About Tax Reform Cabinet Nominations Progress in Congress Bill Introduced to Allow Expanded Political Activity by Nonprofits President Trump Issues more Executive Orders SCOTUS Nominee Announced…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... Congress Rolls Out Ambitious 200-Day Plan President Trump Instates Regulatory Freeze International NGOs Face New Restrictions with U.S. Grant Dollars In the States: State of the State Addresses 2017   News from the Hill So, What’s Up with Tax Reform…

In this Week's Edition of Snapshot... Senate Finance Committee considers Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary Trump butts heads with House Republicans on key tax reform issue Council sends letter from Vikki to every Congressional office IRS issues guidance on rules for private foundation…

In this Week's Edition of Snapshot... Ways & Means to hold hearing on changes to committee rules Senate sets deadline to repeal ACA, move closer to tax reform Treasury requests input on guidance for tax-exempt leases How Philanthropic is the Trump Cabinet? In the States: State…

In this Week's Edition of Snapshot... Tuesday kicked off the 115th Congress The proverbial ball is officially rolling toward tax reform House and Senate tax-writing committees welcome new members In the States: NY and DC take action on minimum wage and paid family leave Opinion: nonprofits…

News from the Hill Ways & Means Republicans to Discuss Tax Reform Details Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced that he will hold a two-day meeting next week (likely December 14 – 15) with committee Republicans to discuss some specific “decision points on tax…

The Election Results are in... So What Does all of This Mean for Philanthropy? Early on Wednesday morning, President-elect Donald Trump was confirmed in winning the election to become the 45th President of the United States. But the Presidential race was not the only landmark in American politics…

News from the Hill Bill to Delay Overtime Regulations Passes the House Last week, we reported that the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act (HR. 6094) was introduced to delay the Department of Labor (DOL) overtime rules from taking effect until June 1, 2017. Late…

Last Chance to Register! Don’t miss your last chance to register for our Washington Update LIVE!: Philanthropy’s Voice in the Policy Process, taking place next Tuesday, July 12 from 2:00-3:00 pm ET. This webinar will discuss the importance of advocacy and highlight opportunities to engage with…